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es is the usual maximum and I’ve experienced more than that. Boat-to-boat simplex channels — channels 6 and 8: These can be
Boat-to-boat range depends on the power, aerial and aerial height. used for basic communication to a nearby boat.
Typically, it can range from a few miles to around 10 or so.
Maritime New Zealand channels: Weather warnings and safety
A full list of the channels and their uses can be found in the Radio bulletins are broadcast simultaneously on channels 25, 67, 68, 69 and
Handbook from Maritime New Zealand (visit www.maritimenz.govt.nz). 71. Advance notice is broadcast on channel 16.
A good place to look for the full list of local repeater channels, for
both boat-to-boat and Coastguard use, is on the relevant Coastguard Repeater channels: Channels 1–5, 60–66 and 80–86 are repeater
website. They are also usually noted on the signs at local boat ramps. channels. They are a mixture of local coastguard channels plus local
use boat-to-boat repeater channels. You will typically make contact
In basic terms, the channels are divided up in this way: with the coastguard on the local repeater channel to place a trip
report.
Channel 16: This is the international distress and calling frequency.
There is a moral requirement to monitor channel 16 at all times. After Weather channels: In many areas of the country there are
all, you would hope someone nearby was listening if you were to get continuously broadcasting weather channels. This is called the
into trouble.
Nowcasting service and it
International Channels is fantastic! What you get is
the latest marine forecast,
Unfortunately, there is a difference between the tide times and wind
International VHF frequencies and those used in the strengths, both average and
US or Canada. Most VHF radios have a switch for peak, from local positions.
selecting between the US and International (and possibly The whole thing repeats
Canada). It is absolutely imperative you ensure it is set continuously. Often you
on International. Most VHFs show INT or similar on the are able to pick up weather
display to show that it is selected. changes by listening to the
wind strength readings from
further away. The channels
used are 20–23.
Some of our channels are quite different to the US ABOVE: Dedicated covers, such as this There are other designated
version. Channel 4, for example, is an international one from Allied Outdoors Ltd., are made channels, for example
repeater channel. Not so in the US. to suit cellphones. The membrane allows channel 73, which is set
sound through but not water. aside for marina use.
Others are reserved for port
use and water-sport events.
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Boat-to-boat range depends on the power, aerial and aerial height. used for basic communication to a nearby boat.
Typically, it can range from a few miles to around 10 or so.
Maritime New Zealand channels: Weather warnings and safety
A full list of the channels and their uses can be found in the Radio bulletins are broadcast simultaneously on channels 25, 67, 68, 69 and
Handbook from Maritime New Zealand (visit www.maritimenz.govt.nz). 71. Advance notice is broadcast on channel 16.
A good place to look for the full list of local repeater channels, for
both boat-to-boat and Coastguard use, is on the relevant Coastguard Repeater channels: Channels 1–5, 60–66 and 80–86 are repeater
website. They are also usually noted on the signs at local boat ramps. channels. They are a mixture of local coastguard channels plus local
use boat-to-boat repeater channels. You will typically make contact
In basic terms, the channels are divided up in this way: with the coastguard on the local repeater channel to place a trip
report.
Channel 16: This is the international distress and calling frequency.
There is a moral requirement to monitor channel 16 at all times. After Weather channels: In many areas of the country there are
all, you would hope someone nearby was listening if you were to get continuously broadcasting weather channels. This is called the
into trouble.
Nowcasting service and it
International Channels is fantastic! What you get is
the latest marine forecast,
Unfortunately, there is a difference between the tide times and wind
International VHF frequencies and those used in the strengths, both average and
US or Canada. Most VHF radios have a switch for peak, from local positions.
selecting between the US and International (and possibly The whole thing repeats
Canada). It is absolutely imperative you ensure it is set continuously. Often you
on International. Most VHFs show INT or similar on the are able to pick up weather
display to show that it is selected. changes by listening to the
wind strength readings from
further away. The channels
used are 20–23.
Some of our channels are quite different to the US ABOVE: Dedicated covers, such as this There are other designated
version. Channel 4, for example, is an international one from Allied Outdoors Ltd., are made channels, for example
repeater channel. Not so in the US. to suit cellphones. The membrane allows channel 73, which is set
sound through but not water. aside for marina use.
Others are reserved for port
use and water-sport events.
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